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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Peru

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Peru - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.19 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Peru.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Peru.

6.33 EUR
1.85 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Peru.

2.15 EUR
0.97 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 9.12 EUR (10.68 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Peru.

17.02 EUR
9.12 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.37 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.32 EUR (8.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Peru.

15.37 EUR
7.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.73 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.86 EUR (5.69 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Peru.

13.73 EUR
4.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.87 EUR (5.7 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70% lower in Peru.

16.22 EUR
4.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Peru.

2.85 EUR
1.52 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Peru.

6.14 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Peru.

3.25 EUR
2.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.34 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 14.33 EUR (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Peru.

21.34 EUR
14.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Peru.

2.51 EUR
0.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.73 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Peru.

4.28 EUR
2.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.23 EUR (8.47 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Peru.

14.65 EUR
7.23 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.46 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Peru.

1.36 EUR
1.24 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Peru.

3.42 EUR
0.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Peru.

4.88 EUR
1.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Peru.

3.19 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Peru.

7.06 EUR
1.16 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.67 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 6.13 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Peru.

7.67 EUR
6.13 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Peru.

5.44 EUR
1.03 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Peru.

2.13 EUR
0.78 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.75 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.14 EUR (2.51 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Peru.

5.00 EUR
2.14 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Peru.

2.82 EUR
0.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Peru.

6.83 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 68% lower in Peru.

10.25 EUR
3.28 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.08 EUR (7.12 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Peru.

10.25 EUR
6.08 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.53 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 29.19 EUR (34.19 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Peru.

119.53 EUR
29.19 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.65 EUR (4.27 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Peru.

22.20 EUR
3.65 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Peru.

2.18 EUR
0.57 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Peru - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times less for fuel in the United States than in Peru.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.91 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.92 times more for transportation in the United States than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.7 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 26.97 EUR (31.59 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Peru.

112.70 EUR
26.97 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Peru.

2.48 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.86 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 7.3 EUR (8.55 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Peru.

35.86 EUR
7.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the United States.

1.85 EUR
1.95 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 23% lower in Peru.

4.26 EUR
3.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Peru - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.08 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.08 EUR (7.12 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Peru.

17.08 EUR
6.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.7 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 26.34 EUR (30.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Peru.

134.70 EUR
26.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.5 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 14.96 EUR (17.52 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 73% lower in Peru.

55.50 EUR
14.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.25 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3464 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 549 EUR (643 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Peru.

3 464 EUR
549.00 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 323.67 EUR (379.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Peru.

2 171 EUR
323.67 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7019 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 909.8 EUR (1065.59 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 87% lower in Peru.

7 019 EUR
909.80 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4463 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 578.51 EUR (677.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 87% lower in Peru.

4 463 EUR
578.51 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.22 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14818 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1485 EUR (1739.06 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 90% lower in Peru.

14 818 EUR
1 485 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10396 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1581 EUR (1851.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Peru.

10 396 EUR
1 581 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.19 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4393 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 477.96 EUR (559.8 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 89.1% lower in Peru.

4 393 EUR
477.96 EUR

Hotels

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United States vs. Peru - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

88.6 EUR
49.1 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
37.9 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
70.6 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
166 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
376 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Peru: 20 cities, 487 hotels

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